Mills machine jam

[Redsy0702]

Hi All- New to the forum/new to slots/not mechanically inclined. I rescued/confiscated my late father's Mills machine from the basement of my brother's rental property. If I can fix it- it's mine otherwise, he wants it back. It needs to be mine. So I'm looking for any help/suggestions. It had some coin jams. I was able to take the mechanics out of it's case and get all the coins out including a drill bit that somehow found it's way into the coin bin. I ran a quarter through and it was fine, but the 2nd quarter stopped the machine in it's tracks. I took it apart again and with the help of Dave's U-Tube video, attempted to complete the cycle manually with a screwdriver. It just won't budge at all. The handle is just stuck. I've attached some pics. Any help is appreciated. My brother is starting to sweat that I've gotten this far....

[radiorich123]

It looks like it did not complete the cycle. Meck is jamed. Thats all I can tell you. I am located in North New Jersey snd can help you out if you are close to me.

Rich

[mechanic]

If your still having problems try removing the spring under the main operating lever and let the lockout fall. lockout is in pic #1 about 1/3 way back from the front, spring is hooked to the square with the three holes in it. I noticed the release wire is missing from it too. This may be worn or in need of grease. Good Luck!!